The Seven R’s of Collaborative Leadership

Type: Article
Topics: Board Relations, District & School Operations, Leadership Development, School Administrator Magazine

September 01, 2021

Superintendents and boards leveraging shared governance to meet the pressing needs of the day
Nathan Quesnel
Nathan Quesnel is beginning his 10th year as superintendent in East Hartford, Conn., where he was previously a teacher and building leader. PHOTO BY CLOE POISSON/HARTFORD COURANT

The impact of COVID-19 on American education is a topic that will consume the next generation of educational research, capturing how superintendents and boards of education have worked together during this time. It should offer a unique snapshot of the importance of collaborative governance.

During this unprecedented time, superintendents and boards have succeeded in spite of the many challenges when their work has been grounded in what we consider the seven R’s of collaborative leadership. Embracing these measures will help educators get students back on track in healthy educational environments that can prioritize teaching and learning again.

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Nathan Quesnel, Robert Villanova, Mark Benigni
About the Authors

Nathan Quesnel is superintendent of East Hartford Public Schools in East Hartford, Conn.

Robert Villanova, a former superintendent, is a faculty member at the Neag School of Education at University of Connecticut and director of the Executive Leadership Program.

Mark Benigni is superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in Meriden, Conn.

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